Explore in Mozambique

Machangulo Nature Reserve

On the Machangulo peninsula, within reach of Maputo, coastal forests, deserted beaches and a dugong-filled bay make up one of southern Mozambique's most remarkable protected areas.

Stone Town

Stone Town, the historic heart of Mozambique Island, UNESCO-listed: 16th-century Portuguese fortress, palaces, churches and Swahili architecture.

Royal Natal National Park

Royal Natal, UNESCO park in South Africa's Drakensberg: rocky amphitheatre, hiking trails, high-altitude wildlife and San rock art.

Quirimbas National Park

UNESCO Biosphere Reserve in northern Mozambique, Quirimbas National Park combines a coral archipelago, mangroves and terrestrial wildlife.

Quirimbas Archipelago

32 coral islands off the coast of Cabo Delgado, between Swahili-Portuguese heritage, reefs and mangroves. Practical guide to prepare your visit from Pemba.

Parc national de Pilanesberg

Pilanesberg National Park

Volcanic crater transformed into a reserve 3.5 hours from Johannesburg, Pilanesberg is home to the Big Five in a malaria-free zone.

Phophonyane Falls Nature Reserve

Phophonyane Falls Nature Reserve

Just 1.5 hours from the Mozambican border, Phophonyane Reserve combines 80 m waterfalls, subtropical forest and an eco-lodge across 600 hectares in northern Eswatini.

Lake Nhambavale

A freshwater lagoon in southern Mozambique, Lake Nhambavale stretches alongside the Indian Ocean 13 km from Chidenguele. Kayaking, swimming, birdwatching and nearby beach.

Masorini Archaeological Site

At the heart of Kruger Park, Masorini preserves the remains of a 19th-century village of baPhalaborwa master craftsmen, restored in the 1970s.

Réserve Spéciale de Maputo

Maputo Special Reserve

Located 90 km south of Maputo, the reserve protects elephants, mangroves and coastline. Practical guide to organizing your safari in Mozambique.

Makuti

Makuti

The southern quarter of Mozambique Island, Makuti bears the imprint of a former colonial port: wooden warehouses, goldsmith workshops and UNESCO heritage.

Madikwe Game Reserve

Madikwe Game Reserve

South Africa's fifth-largest game reserve, bordering Botswana, Madikwe combines the Big Five, reintroduced African wild dogs, and safari experiences with minimal crowds.

Macua Village

Two hours from Pemba, Makua villages showcase the culture of northern Mozambique's principal ethnic group: matrilineal society and earth architecture.

Lurio Waterfall

Located 40 km from Nampula, the Lurio waterfall plunges approximately 50 meters into a natural pool ideal for swimming. A nature stop in northern Mozambique.

Inhaca Island

Forty kilometres off the coast of Maputo, Inhaca Island combines white-sand beaches, coral reefs, 300 bird species and a rich history linked to the Indian Ocean trade routes.

Gorongosa National Park

In central Mozambique, Gorongosa National Park combines restored wildlife following the civil war, varied landscapes and conservation projects accessible to visitors.

Blyde River Canyon

Blyde River Canyon

Breathtaking vistas, giant potholes and rare birdlife: complete guide to Blyde River Canyon, a premier stop between the Kruger and Mozambique.

Bazaruto Archipelago

Five islands designated a national park since 1971, dunes, mangroves and one of the last refuges for dugongs in East Africa, accessible from Vilanculos.